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Asian pear slaw

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November 12, 2011
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Asian pear slaw
  • Serves 4-6
Author Notes

I created this recipe to bring to susan g's potluck as an extra side dish for something fresh and easy to travel. —Sagegreen

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup red onion, finely sliced
  • pinch of coarse salt, such as pink Himalayan
  • 1 Asian pear, peeled and cut into small matchstics
  • 1 firm mango, cut into small matchsticks
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup bruised and chopped fresh mint and cilantro (equal portions)
  • 1/2 teaspoon or more of Aleppo pepper
Directions
  1. After chopping the red onion, sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes. After cutting the pear and mango, squeeze the juice of the lime and toss with the fruit.
  2. Toss the onions and fruit together. Add the rice vinegar. Toss with the chopped herbs and Aleppo pepper. Chill. Taste seasoning and add more salt if needed. Serve chilled.
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7 Reviews

Sagegreen
Sagegreen November 14, 2011
Thanks, susan! I will be making variations for Thanksgiving with this, too.
 
susan G.
susan G. November 14, 2011
1st riff -- about 1/3 cup of the slaw with plenty of dressing added to about 1 cup cooked brown rice -- first taste is delicious and I'm sure by dinner it'll be fabulous! I just wanted to savor these perfect flavors a little longer!
 
Sagegreen
Sagegreen November 13, 2011
Thanks, everyone! It was so great to meet susan g this weekend and attend her gracious potluck. Have missed connecting through Food52, but hope to catch up more next month.
 
TheWimpyVegetarian
TheWimpyVegetarian November 13, 2011
This looks like a perfect salad for any meal!! I've missed seeing your recipes here - welcome back! Saved this to make.
 
Bevi
Bevi November 13, 2011
What a great fall salad!
 
susan G.
susan G. November 12, 2011
This was a wonderful addition to our table, with a perfect balance of flavors. Proud to see its debut!
 
hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour November 12, 2011
Yum! This looks perfect - great balance of crunchy, sweet, zesty, and spicy. Nice to see you back in action, too!